wiseRN

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1. need advice - delicate situation (long)

   wiseRN replied to mkf0605's topic in General Nursing

   I agree totally with documenting this event. My thought is that it should be totally documented in an incident report. The nurses notes may only give an objective references as to pt. found under mattress, cpr, vs, Dr. notified, D>O>N> notif...

2. Medication question

   wiseRN replied to wiseRN's topic in Pediatric

   MAJOR SORRY! I did not get the JOB that I took the test with, I gotta another contract with a different agency. i have not had the chance to get back with the testing agency as yet and since my other job was not on the line i sorta let the question g...

3. Medication question

   wiseRN replied to wiseRN's topic in Pediatric

   Wow! What a discussion. I didn't know the answer for sure, that is why i posted it. I am a surgical nurse. In the past I worked Pediatric ICU. I have worked in pediatric Hospitals in surgery. I still enjoy helping to close a few Patent Ductus up on t...

4. Medication question

   wiseRN replied to wiseRN's topic in Pediatric

   I guess not many venture to answer this one Stumped EH!

5. on call policies

   wiseRN replied to UKRN88's topic in Safety

   The best incentive is "MONEY" I felt i had it good and was paid right when I worked in Reno Nv. as a traveller and was paid by thier rules which was Half of my hourly wage to take call. I NEVER MINDED CALL THEN. Just increase the call pay to the lev...

6. A question

   wiseRN replied to uk_nurse's topic in Safety

   The gap is only what you will accept as acceptable. You are the CEO of your enterprise and your career. Being new is no excuse for them to burn you out. You will learn soon that until you stand up for yourself you will just have to endure the punishm...

7. Labor Disputes

   wiseRN replied to sassyfrassy's topic in Travel

   Strikers are fools they usually are trying to Strongarm management into going bankrupt. The only ones getting fat are the Union Bosses. My suggestion is for Nurses to Go Independant and demand A living wage.

8. Medication question

   wiseRN posted a topic in Pediatric

   nurse caring for an eight year old with gastroenteritis she is to add kcl to the iv. which of the following signs would be critical for the nurse to assess prior to adding kcl. a. independant bowel movements b. a baseline ekg c.ability to void ...